Specialty/Recreational License Manager

Specialty/Recreational License Manager

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Specialty/Recreational License Manager

Salary

$60,548.80 - $92,185.60 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50321 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-03155

Agency

542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Opening Date

05/20/2026

Closing Date

6/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Mark Warren, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io

To Apply

The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.

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Job Description

Executive Officer 1

The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking an energetic, team-oriented professional to join our Licensing Section. This multifaceted role coordinates specialty hunting licenses, manages the Landowner-Tenant (LOT) registration program, and serves as an account manager for theGo Outdoors Iowa!recreational licensing system.

Key Responsibilities

Specialty Nonresident Licenses Coordination

• Manage the issuance of specialty nonresident deer and turkey tags for fundraising auctions (Conservation Groups), Disabled Veterans organized hunts, and other special programs.

• Review applications, make recommendations, coordinate tag distribution, and implement strict auditing procedures.

• Present program data, status updates, and policy proposals to DNR management, legislative committees, and commissions.

• Serve as the point of contact for media and legislative inquiries regarding program requirements.

Landowner-Tenant (LOT) Program Management

• Oversee all aspects of the statewide LOT Hunting License Registration Program, ensuring strict enforcement of Iowa Code and Administrative Rules.

• Coordinate and improve eligibility verification processes and assist Law Enforcement with identifying violators.

• Manage data verification, system testing, and integration with theGo Outdoors Iowa!system.

Go Outdoors Iowa! System Account Management

• Serve as an Account Manager and resident expert for over 700 statewide hunting and fishing license vendors.

• Test license options prior to live production, communicate needs to programmers.

• Troubleshoot sales terminal issues, assist with reconciling Automatic Funds Withdrawal (ACH) issues, resolve license voids, and answer questions regarding restrictions and requirements.

• Train new vendors and DNR staff, and occasionally prepare sales equipment for DNR events and vendor shows.

System Administration, Compliance & Testing

• Update and maintain licensing system administrative control tables and programming logic tables to ensure compliance with Iowa Code.

• Manage inventory and attribute tables that drive real-time online quota displays.

• Conduct extensive quality assurance (QA) and internal system testing to verify that programming updates accurately issue the proper combinations of licenses.

Essential Functions

• Review applications for Specialty Nonresident Deer and Turkey Licenses and uses good judgment in applying Iowa Code, Administrative rule and Departmental policy.

• Review applications for Landowner Tenant Designation and uses good judgment in applying Iowa Code, Administrative rule and Departmental policy.

• Works with management staff and external stakeholders regarding the development and implementation of program rules and procedures.

• Communicates with customers and troubleshoots their issues via electronic, written and verbal responses.

• Gathers, assembles and analyzes data/facts to draw conclusions and develop solutions to program problems.

• Uses a computer and PC based software at a moderate to advanced level; i.e. Google Platform, Specialty Applications.

• Updates and maintains licensing system administrative programming logic.

Critical Job Competencies

Accountability, Attention to Detail, Computer Skills, Common Sense, Communication Skills, Customer Focus, High Productivity, Integrity, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Self-Management, Team Player: Technical Skills (Licensing Systems)

What You Get From Us:

• A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.

• Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

  (Premiums can start as low as $64/month for single and $210/month for family coverage).

• Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.

• Nine paid holidays/year.

• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.

• Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.

• Professional training opportunities.

• Family friendly and professional work environment.

• Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)

• The State’s total compensation package features benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website ( for more information.

• Flexible work schedules (as approved by the supervisor).

• Opportunities for hybrid telework (as approved by the supervisor).

• Workout/Gym facilities available onsite at 6200 Park Ave.

Comments

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in maintaining administrative system logic tables, managing real-time databases, and conducting system compliance testing.

The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. Visit theDAS website ( for more benefit information.

Ensure you are kept up-to-date of this position by checking your email regularly for emails from View email address on click.appcast.io (file://iowa.gov.state.ia.us/data/DNRUsers/mforbes0/My%20Documents/View email address on click.appcast.io) . This is a system generated email from the DAS application system and it may be sent directly to your Junk/Spam folder.

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The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Iowa DNR Mission

To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time professional-level work in program administration, program development, program operations, or management.

2. A total of seven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

3. All of the following (a, b, and c):

a. One year of full-time professional-level work experience in program administration, program development, program operations, or management; and

b. A total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and

c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, public health, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.

1. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes thirty months of fulltime work as a Program Planner (any level), Management Analyst (any level), or Administrative Assistant (any level).

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description ( .

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability?

Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Have you graduated from an accredited four year college or university? IF YES - How many years do you have of full-time professional level experience such as program administration, program development, program operations, or management?

• I have not graduated from an accredited four year college or university

• Less than three years of professional level experience such as program administration, development, management or operations

• Three years or more of professional level experience such as program administration, development, management or operations

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How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education AND/OR experience in program administration, program development, program operations, or management? Thirty semester hours of post high school education equals one year of experience.

• I do not have any of the education and/or experience

• Less than seven years of the education and/or experience

• Seven years or more of the education and/or experience

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Have you graduated from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program? IF YES - How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education AND/OR experience (as described in number one)? Thirty semester hours of post high school education equals one year of experience.

• I have not graduated from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program

• Less than six years of the education and/or experience

• Six years or more of the education and/or experience

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How many years do you have of combined GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, public health, law, education, engineering) AND/OR experience (as described in number one)? 24 semester hours of graduate level course work equals one year of work experience. Applicants cannot substitute any more than 48 graduate level semester hours (2 years) and must have at least one year of experience (as described in number one).

• I do not have of the education and/or experience

• Less than three years of the combined education and/or experience

• Three years or more of the combined education and/or experience

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Are you a current State of Iowa employee - executive branch? If yes - How many months of experience do you have in one or a combination of the following classifications: Program Planner (any level), Management Analyst (any level), or Administrative Assistant (any level)?

• I am not a current State of Iowa employee

• I am a current State of Iowa employee but do not have any experience in the classifications identified

• I am a current State of Iowa employee and have less than thirty months of experience in the identified classifications

• I am a current State of Iowa employee and have thirty months or more of experience in the identified classifications

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After reviewing the list of essential functions for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources position you are applying for, please answer the following question: Based on the list of essential functions listed within the job announcement, are you able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation?

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542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources

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STE 200

Des Moines, Iowa, 50321

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